Creation, expansion, and interaction of economic systems

Civilization:

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Theme
How does this theme apply to your civilization?
Agricultural and pastoral production
  • Underground canals allowed the distribution of water, with out it evaporating from the sun.
  • Main crops were wheat and barley.
  • Each region of the empire was responsible for supplying specific needs.
  • surpluses were common and sold in markets.
Trade and Commerce
  • Long-distance trade to all parts of the empire was easy because of: the empire's general prosperity, its political stability, use of coins, and good sea routes and roads.
  • Markets were common in cities.
Labor Systems
  • Agriculture and craft production was often done by the free classes and their temple communities, both in urban and rural settings.
  • Slaves were also used to work on farms.
  • Women's work was usually in craft production.
  • Imperial Beurocrats divided governmental duties among individual peoples and groups.
Industrialization

Capitalism and socialism